what do you think? — celebrity giving.

Actress Alyssa Milano has raised more than $30,000 for water by giving up her 37th birthday. Not only did she Tweet about it and get friends to spread the word, but she also wrote into HuffPost with the reasons to give up a birthday for a pressing global issue.

We want to know what you think — Does this inspire you? How much influence do you think celebrities have in raising money for important causes?